23/05/2026
Originally carved to commemorate the emotional toll of history, this piece titled “Those that were left behind” captures a mother lost in deep thought and concern.
This month is Maternal Mental Health Month, it's focus is about bringing the invisible struggles of motherhood out into the open, acknowledging that mental health challenges can happen at any stage of the journey.
When we were sculpting this, we wanted to capture that internal world . From the anxieties of pregnancy and the vulnerability of postpartum days, to the ongoing, unseen pressures of raising growing children motherhood is a massive transition. Behind a quiet expression on a beach can lie a lot of heavy, unspoken thoughts that mothers carry at every step of the way.
As artists, we’ve always believed that sculpture can give a visual voice to things that are otherwise hard to put into words. It is okay to struggle with the weight of this transition, but please know that you don't have to suffer in silence. If you or a mother you know is finding things heavy right now, support is out there and it's always okay to reach out. Mind Pandas Foundation (Pre And PostNatal Depression Advice and Support)
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